Our purpose at Live for More is to empower rangatahi (young people) to find freedom from their troubled pasts and be inspired to live positive and fulfilling lives. Through our surf therapy programmes, we transform lives – one wave at a time.
Our clients are males, 17-25 years and are often trapped in lifestyles of addiction, mental health and antisocial behaviours. Many have been or are actively involved in the justice system.
Live for More builds strong rapport and healthy, lasting relationships with these rangatahi through our surf therapy programmes. Alongside surf therapy, we also provide intensive clinical counselling, practical life navigation skills, mentoring and cultural sessions. All of this is aimed to empower self-belief, confidence and a positive outlook. With a renewed understanding of life and purpose, as well as their identity, potential and culture, we see rangatahi finding freedom for themselves and their whanau. Seewww.liveformore.org.nz for more details.
About the role
The key purpose of this role isto provide clinical support to clients, both in 1-1 and group settings, supporting them to increase their overall wellbeing and empowering them to make positive changes to achieve their goals for a healthier life.This is a great opportunity for a person that is passionate about working with high-risk rangatahi – both in and out of an office setting – and wanting to make a difference in their lives.
You will be a person who can easily:
engage, connect and build trusting relationships with high-risk rangatahi
work well within a team of passionate people
actively participate in our surf therapy programmes and other physical activities.
The role is based in Mount Maunganui and is a full-time position. You will be working as part of a team of nine permanent staff and several awesome volunteers. The duties include general case management of clients, 1-1 clinical sessions with clients, client assessment and risk management, clinical group facilitation, as well as active participation and facilitating regular physical activity and surf therapy programmes.
Skills & experience
Ideally the candidate would be:
Competent with counselling/1-1 work with clients
Confident in leading group therapy sessions
Able to impart clinical knowledge to others in 1-1, group or educational settings
Capable of forming lasting relationships and trust with vulnerable rangatahi.
Ideally the candidate would have:
Current registration with a relevant professional body (i.e. NZAC, DAPAANZ, NZACC, etc.)
Understanding of Maori approaches to wellbeing, such as Te Whare Tapa Wha
Understanding of AOD, mental health and the justice system
Minimum of 3 years clinical practice
Minimum of 1 year previous workplace experience within an AOD or MH organisation
Experience working with high-risk rangatahi
Experience leading clinical groupwork
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Current full and clean New Zealand Driver's License
Tasks & responsibilities
Case management of clients
Scheduling, organising and delivering 1-1 clinical sessions with clients
Completing full assessments with clients, including a risk assessment
Managing and mitigating the risk of clients who are deemed high-risk
Writing thorough, accurate and timely case notes in the Live for More CRM
Liaising with relevant agencies regarding client support outside of Live for More
Referring clients to other agencies as needed (residential rehab, Crisis Team, parenting courses) and supporting them to engage with the agencies
Attending and participating in surf therapy programme days and other physical activities
To thrive in this position, you will:
Be passionate about supporting rangatahi and have an ability to engage with a wide group of people
Enjoy being physically active, outdoors and in the water
Be naturally positive and encouraging
Be self-motivated in developing clinical and professional practice
Be focussed on delivering high-quality care for clients and whanau
Have an ability to work independently without direct supervision
Be a team player who enjoys connecting with others at work
Have an empathetic and non-judgmental attitude
Does this sound like a bit of you or resonate with your wairua?If so, please send a cover letter detailing who you are, where you are from, why you are applying for this job and what makes you perfect for this role, along with your CV to: ******.
For more information about Live for More, please visitwww.liveformore.org.nz.
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